Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour87 optionsCity Sightseeing Saigon19 optionsDay Trips from Ho Chi Minh10 optionsHo Chi Minh River Cruise56 optionsHo Chi Minh Food Tour81 optionsHo Chi Minh Walking Tour43 optionsBike Tour Ho Chi Minh35 optionsWar Remnants Museum Tours41 optionsHo Chi Minh Vespa Tour55 optionsBoat Tour Cu Chi Tunnels9 optionsHo Chi Minh City Airport Shuttle15 optionsJeep Tour Ho Chi Minh18 options
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Vietnamese cooking class with Ben Thanh Market visitA half-day cooking class in Vietnam where you visit Ben Thanh Market with a chef, return to the kitchen to learn three traditional Vietnamese dishes, and eat lunch or dinner from what you've prepared. Morning and afternoon sessions include the market visit; evening does not. The class runs three hours and is taught in English or French, with children welcome from age 9.Is it for me?Start your day at the market to see where Vietnamese ingredients come from, then cook and eat what you've selected—same-day meals you'll confidently recreate at home.
Long Tan & Nui Dat: Private War History Day Trip from SaigonYou’ll travel from Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide to explore Long Tan battlefield sites and Nui Dat base, hear firsthand stories at the memorial cross, and walk through the red clay tunnels of Long Phuoc. Expect quiet moments under rubber trees and glimpses into daily life along rural roads — all with hotel pickup included.
Saigon: Early Morning Food Walk, Grandma Noodles & Old CafeYou’ll wake up early for this walk through Saigon’s real side—grandma’s homemade noodles in her living room, sticky-fingered fruit tastings at a bustling market, and old-school coffee brewed by aunties who’ve seen it all. Expect laughter, small surprises, and moments that feel more lived-in than staged.
Saigon motorbike food tour: Street eats with a local guideA small-group motorbike tour through Saigon where you ride on a local bike with an English-speaking guide, stopping at neighborhood spots to eat Vietnamese food and drink local beverages. The tour runs four hours with hotel pickup from central districts, helmet included, and all food and drinks at each stop covered. Not suitable for pregnant travelers; children from age 11 are welcome.Is it for me?Book the small-group ride if you're comfortable sharing the motorbike and guide's focus with other travelers, or choose private if you want the guide's undivided attention and your own bike for the full duration.
Ho Chi Minh City: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show TicketsYou’ll slip into Ho Chi Minh City’s Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater for an hour of live music and playful puppets gliding over water. With easy ticket pickup and good view seats included, you’ll laugh along with locals as centuries-old Vietnamese legends come alive—sometimes literally splashing into the crowd. It’s a gentle escape from city noise that lingers longer than you’d think.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Motorbike Tour & Local SightsYou’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide on a private motorbike tour—exploring historic French buildings, hidden alleys full of daily life, colorful markets, and peaceful temples. Taste fresh Vietnamese fruit and sip local drinks along the way. Expect laughter, street sounds, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left Saigon behind.
Ho Chi Minh City Walking Food Tour: 12+ TastingsThis guided walking food tour in Ho Chi Minh City takes you through Districts 3 and 10 to taste 12 Vietnamese street foods at authentic stalls, markets and hidden spots where locals eat. Your English-speaking guide leads you through night markets, flower markets, ancient apartment blocks and alleyways, explaining the story behind each dish. The tour runs four hours and includes all tastings, drinks and dinner; you choose between a private tour with dedicated transportation or a group departure.Is it for me?Pick the private option if you need your own pace through the neighborhoods; join the group departure if you'd rather have someone else handle logistics while you focus on the food and people around you.
Da Lat Countryside Motorbike Tour: Waterfalls, Coffee & Local FarmsYou’ll ride pillion through Da Lat’s cool countryside with a local guide—stopping at lakes wrapped in mist, lively villages (with giant rooster statues!), vegetable farms and mushroom sheds where you can chat with farmers, plus taste strong Vietnamese coffee right where it grows. Expect real moments: waterfall spray on your face, monks chanting softly in ancient pagodas—and maybe even laughter over homemade rice wine.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Car Tour of Landmarks & War MuseumYou’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City by private car with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—from French colonial buildings to incense-filled temples and the sobering War Remnants Museum. Expect laughter at Ben Thanh Market stalls, quiet moments in sacred halls, and hotel pickup that saves you from morning chaos.
Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple & Black Virgin Mountain Day TripYou’ll crawl through the real Cu Chi tunnels at Ben Duoc, witness a midday ceremony at Cao Dai Temple, and take a cable car up Black Virgin Mountain with your guide. Expect earthy smells underground, temple colors you won’t forget, lunch by a lotus pond—and moments that linger long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon: Evening Street Food Walking Tour with 20 TastingsYou’ll wander Saigon’s lively streets with a local guide, tasting nearly twenty street foods and drinks across three districts. Expect laughter over unfamiliar flavors, jasmine-scented markets after dark, and glimpses of daily life in hidden alleys. If you’re hungry for real Saigon — rain or shine — this evening food safari sticks with you long after it ends.
Saigon: Vegetarian Food Tour by Motorbike & Floating MarketYou’ll ride pillion through Saigon’s neighborhoods by scooter with a local guide, sampling vegan noodle soup and spring rolls before wandering vibrant flower markets. Sip coconut juice at a floating market, share tea in Chinatown, then wind down over mushroom hotpot in District 4. Expect laughter, new flavors—and maybe a few surprises you’ll keep thinking about long after.
Cu Chi Tunnels, Black Virgin Mountain & Cao Dai Temple Day TripYou’ll ride a cable car up Black Virgin Mountain for wide-open views, step inside the vivid halls of Cao Dai Temple during prayer time, and crawl through real Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide who shares stories you won’t forget. Includes hotel pickup, lunch with local flavors, and plenty of small moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Saigon.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Day Trip from Ho Chi MinhYou’ll crawl through historic Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, taste cassava like wartime soldiers did, then float along quiet canals in the Mekong Delta with a local lunch included. Expect moments of silence underground and laughter over honey tea—this day trip is full of contrasts you’ll remember long after.
Saigon: Motorbike Highlights Tour & Ao Dai Riders OptionYou’ll ride through Saigon’s busy streets on a motorbike with a local guide—exploring old apartments, vibrant flower markets, French colonial icons like Notre-Dame Cathedral, and reflecting at Thich Quang Duc Monument. Expect real city sounds, friendly faces, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left your helmet behind.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Saigon Tour with Local Markets & HistoryYou’ll meet your local guide right in Ho Chi Minh City and dive straight into Saigon’s everyday life—from incense-filled temples to bustling wet markets tucked away in District 3’s alleys. Taste fresh fruit offered by locals, hear family stories at the War Remnants Museum, and end up wandering Binh Tay Market’s wild maze of silk and spices. It feels real—messy, warm, unforgettable.
Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre Day Trip with Sampan RideYou’ll drift through shaded canals by sampan, taste fresh fruit in village gardens, watch coconut candy being made (and try stretching some yourself), and share lunch under orchard trees as local musicians play nearby. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this Mekong Delta day trip lets you feel river life up close—and might leave you wishing for just one more hour on those quiet waters.
Street Food Tour by Motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City: 10 TastingsA 4-hour street food tour by motorbike through Ho Chi Minh City where you taste 10 dishes at local stalls across 4 districts, including Chinatown, with a guide who eats what you eat. Pickup from your hotel in Districts 1, 3, 4 or the Opera House is included; the tour avoids tourist restaurants and serves Saigon beer and a dessert alongside the savory stops.Is it for me?Choose the shared tour if you want to meet other travelers and keep the cost down, or book the private option if you prefer your own driver and a smaller group. Either way, the 4-hour motorbike route and all 10 dishes stay the same—the difference is who you ride with.
Ho Chi Minh: Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Organic GardenYou’ll pick your own herbs straight from an organic garden outside Ho Chi Minh City before learning how to cook Vietnamese classics outdoors with a local chef guiding you through every step. Taste fresh fruit on the farm, master healthy techniques hands-on, then sit down together for lunch made by your own hands—muddy shoes optional.
Can Gio Mangrove Forest: Private Day Trip & River Canoe TourYou’ll drift by canoe through Can Gio’s lush mangroves with a local guide, spot playful monkeys and thousands of birds overhead, climb Tang Bồng Tower for sweeping views, and share a riverside lunch—all less than two hours from Ho Chi Minh City. Expect moments of quiet wonder (and maybe a monkey encounter) along the way.
